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Every form of behaviour is affected by current standards and deviations are not accepted by the society. In the occupational field, such behaviour is entitled counterproductive behaviour. It is voluntary, purposeful, unethical, and it harms the company, causes its loss, obstructs aims achievements, and may impact company's clients. The aim of the paper is to describe causes and effects of the counterproductive behaviour. The review is based on analysis, synthesis, deduction, induction, and comparisons of sources and information. The causes the counterproductive behaviour may lay within the organisation or they may stem from individual needs. The effects of the counterproductive behaviour are economic, social, psychological, among others stress and fluctuation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The presented paper focuses on the topic of alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction in terms of work and organisational psychology. Specifically, it introduces the issues of alcohol abuse with people in managerial positions, and their impact on work-related functions and leadership. We emphasise the mutual connection of addictions as a biopsychosocial issue in terms of clinical psychology with applications on abuse in managerial positions and on the workplace. We also analyse the issues of stress, personality traits of managers and their psychological vulnerability to alcohol addiction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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